Arvada, CO vs East Palo Alto, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
East Palo Alto
60.5
#1931 nationally
Arvada leads in crime level (7.8 vs 16.6). East Palo Alto leads in walk score (59 vs 35). Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 213).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | East Palo Alto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 60.5 (#1931) |
| Population | 121,414 | 28,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $1,016,727 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $103,248 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 16.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 213 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+50.3 |
D
66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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D-
60.5 Score
East Palo Alto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,016,727
Population
28,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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